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    A general practice using computerised repeat prescribing for three years saw a small reduction in costs. Further analysis is needed to fully understand the financial impact of electronic prescribing systems.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • General Practice Management
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Computerised systems for repeat prescribing have been implemented in general practices.
    • The financial impact of these systems on prescribing costs requires detailed analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cost implications of a computerised repeat prescribing system in a general practice.
    • To provide a detailed cost analysis of electronic prescribing.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of prescribing data from a general practice over three years.
    • Utilisation of information from the Prescription Pricing Authority (PPA).
    • Practice workload measurements and a devised cost analysis of the computer-controlled system.

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    Main Results:

    • A small reduction in overall prescribing costs was observed.
    • 27% of prescriptions were generated from electronic records.
    • The average cost of electronically generated prescriptions was not significantly higher than other prescription types.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerised repeat prescribing systems may offer modest cost reductions.
    • Further detailed cost analysis is necessary to fully quantify the economic benefits.
    • Electronic prescribing systems appear cost-neutral in terms of average prescription cost.